In 2021, Alex and Chris Ferguson were looking to build a farm shop. But with COVID still maintaining a tight grip on the country, building supplies were difficult to find and they didn't come cheap. That's when the father-and-son cash crop and trucking team from North Lancaster, Ont. decided to get creative. A couple of... Read More
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Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! Eric Bienvenue of Canada Beef on enhancing brand awareness for beef in Canada and beyond; Dean Klippenstine of MNP on why more acres don't equal excellence in farming; and, Kristen Hoffman of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services on rural road safety. Thoughts on something we... Read More
In today’s large-scale farm operations, reliable communication is as critical as well-maintained equipment. In conversation with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney, Caileigh Peterson, radio safety manager with Midland, explains how modern two-way radios are helping farms overcome poor cell service and challenges to communication in the field. Peterson notes that, unlike cell phones, “you don’t... Read More
Welcome to this Friday Edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Phospholutions! On today’s edition of the RealAg Issues Panel, Shaun Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture as they discuss: Mark Carney building a relationship with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada/Mexico trade; The return of parliament and... Read More
As global trade dynamics shift and competition intensifies, Canada Beef is doubling down on its efforts to diversify export markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America. Eric Bienvenue, president and CEO of Canada Beef, outlines how the industry-funded organization is repositioning its strategy to reduce over-reliance on the U.S. market, which currently accounts for 72... Read More
A proposed tightening of rules by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) for over-the-top dicamba use has sparked concern among agricultural stakeholders, with CropLife Canada calling for greater transparency and earlier scientific dialogue. The PMRA this week released a draft decision proposing dramatic changes to the rules for dicamba, part of a re-evaluation process that... Read More
WEED-IT continues to refine its precision spraying technology with updates to its user interface and mapping capabilities. The updates were highlighted at Ag in Motion, where Thijs Van Harten of WEED-IT shared what’s new for Canadian growers using the spot-spray system. A major update is the new dash display, which features a streamlined interface and... Read More
Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s edition of the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont. Randy Tkachyk of Sundown, Man. Matt Enns of Rosthern, Sask. Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia, Alta. Plus hear from Pioneer Seeds... Read More
Bayer Crop Science is rolling out a new version of Raxil seed treatment as the cereal protection product continues to evolve after 25 years in the marketplace. Raxil Rise — new for 2026 — will give growers better broad spectrum seed-and soil-borne disease control thanks to the addition of penflufen for enhanced protection against yield-robbing... Read More
Biological products are gaining attention as a complementary input in crop production, but their exact role in pulse systems remains a common question. From boosting early root growth to helping crops cope with environmental stress, biologicals are being explored for their potential in improving plant health and productivity. In this episode of the Pulse School,... Read More